GymKidz Miami Gymnastics Classes: Free Evaluation and 1/2 Off Registration Next Week

Skyler took gymnastics at the Coral Gables Youth Center through GymKidz last year, so I am on their email list. Got an email from them today with info on the upcoming session. First, they are offering half off registration if you register for classes next week (August 24 - 29.) Second, they are hosting a free evaluation day next Saturday the 29th, so your child can show his or her gymnastics skills and be placed in the appropriate level class. During the evaluation event, they are also offering 20% off leotards, and 1/2 off registration.

I'm a fan of the GymKidz program for a few reasons:

* they offer a wide range of class days and times, which is important for us because Skyler goes to school on Miami Beach, so can't do "right after school" classes near where we live in Coconut Grove.

* they offer classes for a wide range of ages. 3 and up attend class by themselves, so this year I'm planning on having both Skyler and Elle take classes.

* the Youth Center has a great playground for little kids....that technically I'm not supposed to use because I'm not a paying member of the Youth Center, but I do anyway on occasion. I know, it's affecting my karma, but once in a while, I take Elle to play on their lovely shaded Astroturf playground for the hour that Sky is in class. Sorry, but it is a selling point for me. (Shhhhh...now don't turn me in.)

* it's not a supercompetitive atmosphere, but it is a goal-oriented atmosphere. The kids are striving to move up to the next color level, so it is competition with self, not pressure to "win" against other kids, which we all know can get ugly and out of hand in some situations.

* they offer special events all the time, like weekly open gym on Fridays, parents nights out, and special theme parties for different age groups.

* the instructors and desk attendants are really nice people, and always seem happy to be there.

* different skill levels take classes at the same time in different parts of the gym, so the kids can see what they've achieved (by looking at some of the beginner gymnasts), and what they can aspire to achieve (by looking at the more experienced gymnasts.)

Here's the info from the email:

Session 1 Begins Registration for Session 1 begins Monday, August 24th at 10:00a.m. If you register for classes the week of August 24th-29th , Gym Kidz will give you ½ OFF the registration fee!
Our office hours for registration are:
Monday- Friday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please call 305-460-5615 or visit us at www.gymkidzmiami.com
FREE Special Event Saturday, August 29th 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Ages 3 and Older
Please attend our FREE evaluation day! Come show off all your gymnastics skills and Gym Kidz will recommend the best class for you! We offer a variety of classes to meet every child's needs including our Hot Shots advanced preschool class, Performance Team and our Competitive Gymnastics program. We want to make sure that every Gym Kidz in our program is placed in the appropriate class and is being challenged both mentally and physically!
20% Discount on Leotards and ½ OFF Registration if you attend! We hope to see everyone there!

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